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Two weeks in Verdun: How our family of three spent 15 days in a charming neighborhood outside of Montreal, Quebec. Curious what our family of three did during our two-week stay in …

This past summer, we spent a quiet week relaxing in Beachwalk Resort, Michigan City, Indiana (that’s not confusing, is it?) If you’ve never witnessed the beauty of a Lake Michigan beach, then …

The birds wake me up, their incessant morning chatter yanking me from a lovely dream. I roll over, and for the briefest of moments I think this isn’t my bed and then …

Often, people get specific ideas of how a trip should go or places they need to visit. I know, I’ve been there! We can easily be blinded by our own expectations, and …

I do the same thing before every single trip. I create a Google Map. That’s it. The end. That’s the one thing I always do when planning a trip.  But that’s not …

We have become quite the fan of the long weekend. Instead of using all of your PTO on one or two long vacations per year, why not spread it out so you …

We certainly don’t travel as much as some folks we know who travel a lot for business or who have embraced that digital nomad lifestyle. But we are always planning a trip …

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned while traveling with a child is that we can’t do it all. But you can do a lot! Whether it’s a diaper blow out, a …

Valladolid and Ek Balam Photo Journal During our first month-long stay in Playa del Carmen in 2023, we made a weekend trip to Valladolid so we could visit the Ek Balam ruins …

Here are five things that I routinely do to keep my cool and manage travel anxiety. I hope these anti-anxiety tips can help you too!

I cannot tell you the number of times that people tell me that they wish they could travel like we do, that they could work while traveling. I’m here to tell you …

Stress-free trip planning with intentional wandering As a recovering Over Planner, I’ve come to embrace a less-stressed approach to trip planning. Especially after becoming a parent. Things are hard enough! Let’s make …

Nashville has tons of kid-friendly outdoor spaces. This city is not short on green spaces. But with so many playgrounds in Nashville to choose from, it can be hard to know which …

The best fun and free things to do in Nashville (according to a local) Looking for fun and free things to do on your next trip to Nashville? We’ve got you covered! …

Real world examples of intentional wandering Have you ever planned a trip with a tight itinerary, only to feel more stressed than excited when you arrive? That’s where the beauty of intentional …

What we have learned about slow travel As remote workers, we have the luxury of being able to work from anywhere. Remote work therefore allows us to travel in ways that don’t …

A lot of people say that “traveling with kids” is really just “parenting in other cities”, citing it as a reason for not going to the places they want to go.  But …

I haven’t been at it long, but already, parenthood has taught me a lot. It forces me to practice patience, prioritize someone’s needs over my own, and be more willing to go …

On the hunt for a little fun in Huntsville, Alabama When Skyler was 3.5, we took a little family getaway to Huntsville. Before the trip, we made our ABC list of preferences …

When planning a trip, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and try to pack in as much as possible. But that leads to travel burnout! Prioritizing rest is just …